Regular Meeting
09/16/24 05:00 PM
Police
Andy Espinoza Jr.
Purchase
Doc ID: 5758
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
ALLOCATE MEASURE Q FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF BODY WORN CAMERAS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff is requesting authorization to allocate Measure Q funds collected in FY2023-24 to replace outdated and unserviceable Body Worn Cameras for the police officers.
DISCUSSION:
Currently the Barstow Police Department utilizes Axon Generation 3 body worn cameras since 2019, and have reached their maximum operational life span. Axon Enterprise Incorporated latest body camera is their Axon Generation 4 body worn camera, which was released in 2023. This new body worn camera system will have improved features that our current cameras don't have. These include:
*Improved Field of View - Provide wider field of view for enhanced evidence capture *More points of view - Capture unique perspectives with additional point-of-view camera module. *Improved battery - Designed for full shift operation plus rapid charging capabilities *Real-time situational awareness - Receive alerts and locate officers on live maps *Report Writing - Capabilities with AI technology to save officers multiple hours every week by automatically drafting reports based on BWV camera audio Transparency is vital for every law enforcement agency in building trust with their citizens. The Axon Generation 4 body worn camera system allows for this and also documents evidence for criminal investigations, internal or administrative investigations, and civil litigation.
The department currently is on a year to year agreement plan; however, if we transition to a five (5) year agreement plan the department will save $38,368.99 over the five years. Due to outdated technology, insufficient battery performance, and unit failures with the Police Department's current body worn camera system, it is necessary for the Police Department to obtain new body worn cameras as soon as possible.
This will ensure that all officers have a working camera at all times.
Based on the quote from Axon Enterprise Incorporated, purchase of the Axon Generation 4 body worn camera systems is $334,383.41 (See attachment).
FISCAL IMPACT:
Annual payments beginning with the following:
October 2024 - $77,988.23
October 2025 – $64,098.83
Regular Meeting
09/16/24 05:00 PM
Police
Andy Espinoza Jr.
Purchase
Doc ID: 5758
AGENDA ITEM
October 2026 - $64,098.82
October 2027 - $64,098.82
October 2028 - $64,098.72
Total cost - $334,383.41 charged to Measure Q - Police Uniform Division 100.130.321.08.818 & 102.130.321.08.801
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Authorize staff to allocate funding for the amount, not to exceed $334,383.41 with yearly payments from October 2024 to October 2028 of Measure Q funds for the purchase of Axon Generation 4 body worn camera systems.